ESL Pro League Season 21 is nearing its end, and in one of the decisive matches, G2 and GamerLegion will face each other. Both teams have a 2-2 record, and this battle will be crucial in their fight to advance to the next stage. G2 is one of the most experienced teams on the scene, but GamerLegion has repeatedly proven that they are capable of defeating renowned opponents.
Current Form of the Teams
G2
G2 shows an average rating of 6.2 at S-tier events over the past month. The team participated in IEM Katowice, reaching the lower bracket semifinals. In ESL Pro League Season 21, their current record is 2-2. Out of their last five matches, G2 secured two victories over SAW and paiN, but suffered defeats against NAVI, The Mongolz, and FaZe.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | G2 | 0 - 2 | Natus Vincere |
| Mar 09 | G2 | 2 - 0 | SAW |
| Mar 08 | G2 | 1 - 2 | The MongolZ |
| Mar 07 | G2 | 2 - 0 | paiN |
| Feb 03 | G2 | 1 - 2 | FaZe |
GamerLegion
GamerLegion has an average rating of 6.0 at S-tier events over the past month. The team successfully qualified for IEM Dallas, winning two matches at the IEM Dallas European Qualifier. In ESL Pro League Season 21, they went through the Play-in with a 3-0 record and currently have a 2-2 record. Out of their last five matches, GamerLegion secured three victories over SAW and twice over TYLOO, but suffered defeats against paiN and The Mongolz.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | GamerLegion | 2 - 1 | SAW |
| Mar 09 | GamerLegion | 2 - 0 | TYLOO |
| Mar 08 | GamerLegion | 1 - 2 | paiN |
| Mar 07 | GamerLegion | 0 - 2 | The Mongolz |
| Mar 03 | GamerLegion | 2 - 1 | TYLOO |
Team Map Pool
Most likely, G2 will remove Train as their first ban, which they consistently do not play. GamerLegion, in turn, will likely ban Dust II, as they most often avoid this map. For their first map, G2 may choose Nuke, where they have a high win rate (70%) and where GamerLegion has no clear advantages. GamerLegion will probably opt for Inferno, which is one of their strongest maps with a 74% win rate. After this, G2 will likely remove Ancient to prevent their opponents from taking advantage of their high win rate, while GamerLegion may get rid of Anubis. As a result, the decider will be Mirage—a map on which both teams feel quite confident.
| Map | G2 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (G2) | GamerLegion Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (GamerLegion) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust II | 71% | 17 | 2 | W, W, L, L, W | 0% | 2 | 30 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Nuke | 70% | 10 | 4 | L, L, L, W, W | 33% | 15 | 13 | W, L, W, L, L |
| Ancient | 33% | 15 | 7 | L, W, L, W, L | 67% | 18 | 5 | L, L, W, W, W |
| Inferno | 58% | 12 | 6 | W, W, L, W, W | 74% | 19 | 10 | W, L, W, W, W |
| Mirage | 63% | 19 | 5 | W, L, W, L, L | 56% | 27 | 5 | W, W, W, L, L |
| Anubis | 57% | 7 | 15 | W, FB, W, L, FB | 50% | 14 | 8 | L, FB, W, W, L |
| Train | 0% | 0 | 6 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 0% | 2 | 5 | L, FB, FB, L |
Match Prediction
Both teams show similar results in recent matches, having a 2-2 record in ESL Pro League Season 21. However, G2 has a higher average rating (6.2 compared to GamerLegion's 6.0) and an advantage on key maps such as Dust II and Nuke. Additionally, their experience in major tournaments could be a decisive factor. Considering these circumstances, G2 appears to be the favorites in this match.
Prediction: G2 wins 2:0
ESL Pro League Season 21 takes place from March 1 to 16 in Stockholm, Sweden. 24 teams are competing for a prize pool of $400,000. Follow the schedule, match results, and tournament progress at the link here.
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